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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robert Alex draws inspiration from the dynamic energy and diverse culture that permeates the streets of his hometown city, Baltimore. Having a burning passion for art and attention to detail, this Baltimore native has channeled that enthusiasm into a unique and compelling ever evolving style.
Robert Alex's artistic journey began with an exploration of traditional mediums, but has since crossed the boundaries of the normal. Influenced by the city's eclectic atmosphere, the artist translates the urban rhythm and spirit into a visual language that captivates the viewer. With a skillful interplay of color, form, and texture, this artist's work evokes a sense of movement and emotion. Each piece is a reflection of the artist's personal experiences, as well as an invitation for viewers to interpret and connect with the art on a personal level.
Having honed his craft through years of experimentation, this Baltimore raised artist continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of his own creativity. Robert Alex's work serves as a testament to the enduring influence of African heritage and Baltimore culture, and the rich tapestry of experiences that shape both the artist and his creations. All content on WolvesArtCollective.com, Wolves.Dog, @wolvesartcollective, and @wolves.dog is created and curated by Robert Alex.
HISTORY
Born in Liberia and raised in Baltimore, Robert Alex grew up at the intersection of history, resilience, and reinvention. His family’s story stretches back generations. His great grandparents, William and Rosabella Burke, once worked in the household of Confederate president Robert E. Lee before being among the first free people repatriated to Africa. Letters between Rosabella Burke and Mary Anna Custis Lee still rest in the Library of Congress, a quiet reminder of the strange symmetry between bondage and freedom that echoes through Robert Alex's work.
When Liberia descended into civil war, Robert’s family immigrated to the United States. He was two. His father, a social worker, and his mother, a nurse, soon divorced, and Robert spent his early years moving through Baltimore’s public schools and neighborhoods.
He attended Sinclair Lane Elementary and the Harford Heights Gifted & Talented Program before continuing at Friends School of Baltimore, a Quaker institution that shaped his sense of ethics and independence. Later, living just outside the city and attending Baltimore City College High School and Frostburg State University, he explored philosophy and photography and gravitated toward mass communication, curious about how systems, symbols, and people connect.
That curiosity turned experiential early on. Just after high school, Robert interned on HBO’s The Wire, an experience that left a permanent imprint. Watching the hundreds of moving parts like actors, lighting, and logistics coalesce into something greater ignited his fascination with complex systems. College classes and being a photographer for the university would not suffice. He left college early to understand the world on his own terms, guided by an instinct to explore, rather than conform.
Robert’s path since has been a study in opposites: corporate and creative, digital and tactile, city and nature. He has lived and worked alongside a rural Italian family, run analytics for Amazon, and hosted art events in Baltimore’s Fells Point. Over the last decade, he’s built a multi-faceted creative ecosystem rooted in experimentation. Painting, design, videography, web development, and even dog breeding, which he views as “living art.”
As a neurodivergent artist, Robert approaches creativity as both expression and organization, an ever-evolving constellation of projects that together form one system of meaning. His work merges African heritage, urban rhythm, and digital precision, blending traditional mediums like acrylic on wood with motion, and even sound and data.
Through Wolves Art Collective, he’s built a platform that turns personal experiments into shared experiences. Art, products, and stories that bridge culture, curiosity, and craft. His projects have been featured on local news outlets WBAL-TV and FOX, and online publications Bold Magazine, Canvas Rebel, and Voyage Baltimore, highlighting both Wolves Art Collective and Wolves.Dog. As an educator, he’s taught in youth programs such as the Baltimore Symphony’s OrchKids, committed to keeping creativity accessible and unfiltered for young minds.
In recent years, Robert has channeled his collected skills into Wolves Design Team, a creative studio that helps others translate their visions into tangible form, merging storytelling, design, and digital craftsmanship.